FEATURED NEWS
Roosevelt ID Cards
If you are taking a Spring 2020 class on the Roosevelt University campuses on or after February 24, you are required to have a Roosevelt ID card in order to access the building. You can pick up your Roosevelt ID card Thursday, February 20 through Friday, February 28.
You are strongly encouraged to obtain your Roosevelt ID card on February 20 or 21 to avoid long check-in lines when you have to get to class.
Roosevelt registrar’s office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and located at:
- Chicago Campus, 425 S. Wabash Ave. | Wabash Building, Room 1M14
- Schaumburg Campus, 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd. | First Stop, Room 125
Next Monday and Tuesday the registrar’s offices will open at 7:30 a.m.
Welcome Week Activities
The week of February 24, Roosevelt University will be welcoming many new Robert Morris students to campus as they begin their next term. As such, there will be a full week of activities to help students get connected, involved and informed.
We are also seeking volunteers to help staff information tables that will assist students with any needs that might arise while on campus. RU and RMU faculty and staff can sign up HERE.
Mark your calendars for the events below!
Monday, February 24
Build a Roosevelt Bear
Chicago, Ida B. Wells Lounge | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cookies and Cocoa
Chicago, McCormick Dining Center | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Schaumburg Rotunda | 11 am.–1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25
Go Green Ice Cream Social
Chicago, McCormick Dining Center | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Schaumburg Rotunda | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26
SINGO (Musical Bingo)
Chicago, McCormick Dining Center | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursday, February 27
Scavenger Hunt
Chicago, McCormick Dining Center | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Schaumburg Rotunda | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Third Annual Black History Month Melanin Ball
Chicago, Ida B. Wells Lounge | 8–11 p.m.
Friday, February 28
New Student Onboarding
Chicago, Fainman Lounge and Ida B. Wells Lounge | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Schaumburg Room 126 | 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Click here to join remotely via Zoom.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Financial Aid Fireside Chat
Tuesday, February 18 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Roosevelt, WB 317
Financial aid representatives from Roosevelt and Robert Morris will discuss topics including the FAFSA, tuition and scholarships. This discussion will conclude with a Q&A. Watch a livestream of the event here.
City Club | Charting a Future Course in Higher Education
Tuesday, March 10 | 12 p.m.
Maggiano’s, 516 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654
Join Presidents Ali Malekzadeh and Mablene Krueger as they discuss the current and future realities in higher education, focusing on the evolving landscape that has forced many universities to reimagine how they do business. Moderated by Robert H. Jordan Jr., Roosevelt alumnus and former weekend anchor for WGN-TV’s News at Nine. Space is limited, please register here.
RU and RMU Spring 2020 Networking and Career Fair
Thursday, March 19 | 2-5 p.m.
Goodman Center, 501 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60605
This year Roosevelt and Robert Morris will host the Spring 2020 Networking and Career Fair. The integration of the two universities will help both build on our historic missions that honor diversity and access to education, welcoming first-generation and minority students. We will be able to provide a wonderful opportunity for companies and organizations to recruit talented Roosevelt and Robert Morris students and alumni for internships, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Visit the links below to register.
State of the University - Save the Date
Wednesday, April 8 | 1:30 p.m. Address | 2:30–3 p.m. Reception
Roosevelt, Auditorium Building, Ida B. Wells Lounge
Mark your calendars for Roosevelt’s annual State of the University address, hosted by President Ali Malekzadeh. We will honor the winners of our Presidential Awards for Social Justice, and President Ali will share University highlights along with faculty and student successes.
